Early KOSPI Market Rises on Individual Buying Momentum... KOSDAQ Also Shows Uptrend

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Jung-yoon] On the 23rd, the KOSPI index showed an upward trend in the early trading session.

As of 9:10 AM, the KOSPI index stood at 2,643.20, up 3.91 points (0.15%) compared to the previous trading day. After opening at 2,651.63, up 12.34 points (0.47%) from the previous day, it slightly declined. Individual investors defended the index decline by net buying approximately 36.1 billion KRW. Foreigners and institutions net sold about 26.5 billion KRW and 10.2 billion KRW, respectively.

The KOSDAQ index was at 880.73, up 0.85 points (0.10%) compared to the previous trading day as of 9:13 AM. It opened at 883.78, up 3.90 points (0.44%) from the previous day. Individual investors net bought about 71.8 billion KRW, while foreigners and institutions net sold approximately 59.8 billion KRW and 11.3 billion KRW, respectively.